Request for a public hearing
Hold hearing on BWSC discounts for seniors and disabilities
Last activity August 17, 2026 (about 1 month ago)
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Introduced
May 4, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
This matter requests a City Council hearing to discuss the Boston Water and Sewer Commission discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities. The 30 percent discount applies to monthly water, sewer, and stormwater charges for owner-occupied homes. The hearing will review program details, eligibility, and how residents can request discounts.
Affects seniors and persons with disabilities
Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Brian Worrell, and Ed Flynn
Now with the Committee on City Services
About Budget & Finance and Health & Human Services
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Official title
Order for a hearing to discuss discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.
Timeline
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May 6, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on City Services.